INFORMATION NOTE
11th International Conference of NHRIs:
Human Rights of Women and Girls, Gender Based Equality: The Role of NHRIs
Jordan, Amman
4 -7 November 2012
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Conference Venue
The 11th International Conference of NHRIs will take place from 4 to 7 November 2012 at the Le Royal Hotel inAmman, Jordan[1].
Le Royal is a 5 star hotel located in the business and diplomatic district called Jabal Amman. Amman city center is only two kilometers away.
Entry and Visa Requirements
Participants are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas (including transit) to attend the Conference well in advance. Most nationalities can obtain the visa upon arrival at the airport. Please contact your local Jordanian Embassy or Consulate for information on visa and entry requirements to Jordan. Certain nationalities require entry visa to be obtained prior to travel. For further information about Jordanian Diplomatic Missions Worldwide, please visit the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website:
The cost of one entry visa for all nationalities is JD 20 (around $30).
If you have any difficulties in obtaining your visa, please contact:
Mr. AtefMajali
Tel: + 962 79 6400495
Fax: + 962 6 5930072
E-mail:
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Travel
Financial support will be provided by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights only for NHRIs with “A” accreditation status from Least Developed Countries (one participant per institution). Other NHRIs could be considered also, subject to availability of funds. Financial support would include air ticket and daily subsistence. Request for the financial support should be indicated on the Registration form (attached) and submitted to BibaPesut () by 15 August 2012. Requests submitted after this deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Funded participants are required to be present during the entire Conference. If that is not the case, OHCHR has the right to withdraw their financial support.
Airport transfers
Queen Alia International Airport is 20 miles (32km) south of Amman. Taxis are available outside the arrival hall of the airport.
Airport Taxi: operates 24 hours a day. The cost is JD 20 (approximately USD 27) per car and the ride takes about 40 minutes.
Accommodation
Hotel reservation needs to be made directly with the hotel(s)by participants. Preferential rates have been negotiated with hotelsin Amman (close to the Conference venue). Each participant is responsible for the reservation and payment of his/her own accommodation.
Kindly note that the rates mentioned are per room per night inclusive of breakfast, and taxes/ service charge unless otherwise indicated in the table below.Participants are requested to send their hotel accommodation required no later than 30 August, 2012in order to obtain these special rates, all bookings made after this date are subject to availability. Accommodations will be allocated strictly based on first applied first served basis.
Payment of any incidental costs must be made directly to the hotel upon departure
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Hotel name / Rate / Address / Room/pernight / Contact person/ le Royal / 5 / ZahranStreet 3rd Circle. P. O. Box 52 Amman 11118 Jordan / 99 JD
B/B Inclusive of Taxes / Tel:+96264603000 Fax :+96264603014 / Mr.Ahmad Ebdah
Email:
Website:
/ landmark / 5 / Hussein bin Ali Street
P. O. Box 6399 Amman 11118 Jordan / 85JD B/B Inclusive of Taxes / Tel : +96265607100
Fax:+96265663105 / Mr.Ibrahim Karajeh
Email:
Website:
/ Bristol / 5 / AbdelRahmanAllawi Street, P. O. Box 142509 Amman 11844 Jordan / 70JD B/B Inclusive of Taxes / Tel: +96265923400
Fax:+96265923291 / Mr.AbdelrahmanBarakat
Email:
Website:
/ CrownePlaza / 5 / 6thCircle King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz Street
P. O. Box 950555 Amman 11195 Jordan / 118JD B/B Inclusive of Taxes / Tel : +96265504444
+96265510001
Fax:+96265504445
+96265510003 / Mr.Rami Swaiss
Email:
Website:
/ Grand Hyatt / 5 / 3rd Circle, Hussein Bin Ali Street, Jabal Amman, P. O. Box 831159,
Amman11183 Jordan / 124 JD B/B
Inclusive of Taxes / Tel: +96264651234
Fax: +96264651634 / Mr. Hani Nasereddin
Email:
Website:
/ Inter-
Continental / 5 / Islamic College Street., P.O. Box 35037 Amman 11180 Jordan / 114 JD
B/B subject to 10% service tax, and 8% government tax / Tel:+96264641361 Fax:+96264641451 / Website:
Book Online
/ Century
park Hotel / 4 / 4thCircle,ZahranStreet / 71 JD B/B Inclusive of Taxes / Tel: +96265680090
Fax: +96265605688 / Mr.MajdiTwal
Email :
/ Imperial
Palace / 4 / 4thCircle ZahranStreet, P. O. Box 832121 Amman 11183 Jordan / 70 JD B/B
Inclusive of Taxes / Tel:+96265651333/6
Fax:+96265623742
+96264648862 / Mr.Yousef Al Qudah
Email:
Website:
/ Burda41 / 4 / 3rdCircle10 min walking distance from le Royal Hotel / 60 JDs
B/B Inclusiveof Taxes / Tel: +96264600550
Fax:+96264600540 / Ms.EmanNemeh
Email :
IMPORTANT:
Reservations should be made directly to the hotel .
Guests must inform their credit card data during the booking and present the same credit card during check-in;
The credit card informed at the booking will be used as guarantee for no show;
The Payment for extra services must be made directly by each guest during check out by credit card or cash;
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General Information
Language
The official language in Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken – especially in Amman.
Currency
Jordan's official currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD), which consists of 100 piasters or 1,000 fils. Notes are in denominations of JD 1,5,10,20,and 50. Coins are in denominations of JD 1/4 and 1/2; and piasters (qirsh) 1/2, 1, 2 ½, 5, and 10.
Foreign currency can be exchanged at most major banks, bureaux de change or at most of hotels.
American Express, MasterCard and Visa are all widely accepted, and most hotels, restaurants and shops also accept payment by credit card. ATMs are found throughout Amman, as well as in larger towns.
Exchange rate is 1 JD= (1.412) dollars
Banks, currency exchange and ATMs facilities are available in Queen Alia International Airport
Time Zone
From the end of October through the end of March, Jordan is two hours ahead of GMT (GMT+2). The rest of the year, Jordan is three hours ahead of GMT (GMT +3).
Climate
Jordan has a combination of Mediterranean and arid desert climates, with Mediterranean prevailing in the North and West of the country, while the majority of the country is desert. Generally, the country has warm, dry summers and mild wet winters, with annual average temperatures ranging from 12 to 25 C (54 to 77 F) and summertime highs reaching the 40 C (105-115 F) in the desert regions. Rainfall averages vary from 50 mm (1.97 inches) annually in the desert to 800 mm (31.5 inches) in the northern hills, some of which falls as snow in some years.
The month of November is relatively cold, with temperatures averaging approximately 20 c at Amman.
Dress
Jordan is primarily a Muslim country, although the freedom of all religions is protected. Women in Jordan are not required to wear headscarves or face covers, but very revealing clothing is never appropriate and decent dress is advisable for both men and women in the old part of Amman (Downtown), and outside Amman. Shorts are rarely worn by either sex, and would be out of place in the downtown Amman area.
Business Hours
Business hours are from 08:00 to 15:00.Shopping hours are flexible and generally shops are open until 22:00pm. Most shops are closedon Fridays except for shopping centers/ malls.
Government offices and banks work five days aweek with Friday and Saturday off.
Electricity
Jordan’s electricity supply is 220 volts/ 50 cycle sac. Most hotels can accommodate 110 volts.
Sockets are generally of the two-pronged European variety. Most varieties of adaptors and
transformers are available in electrical shops throughout Jordan.
Medical Services
Medical services are excellent in the larger cities and towns and most doctors are bilingual in Arabic and English. Larger hotels have a doctor on call and embassies can also suggest doctors and hospitals.
Shopping
American Express, VISA, and MasterCard are accepted at the majority of shops, although it is always a good idea to confirm this before buying. Occasionally a small discount is offered on cash sales. Visitors are encouraged to check the daily dollar rate at their hotels before going on a spree.
Water
Water is a precious resource in Jordan and visitors are encouraged not to waste it. It is advised to stick to drinking bottled water, which is cheap and readily available.
For further enquiries please contact:
Mr. Yazan Hmoud
Tel: +962-796403007
Fax: +962-6- 5930072
E-mail:
Mr.NidalMagableh
Tel: +962-777963148
Fax: +962-6- 5930072
E-mail:
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[1]The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The country lies in Western Asia, has joint borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine, and was named dafter the Jordan River which means high-speed flowing water, according to the Greek language. Jordan covers an
area of 89,341 km2 &has a population around 5.9 million./